Destructoid is an independently-run gaming discussion community updated nearly every 20 minutes. Get started now by creating an avatar to post comments, upload videos, meet people, and create your own blog. Returning Dtoider? login!


all platforms pc/windows wii xbox 360 playstation 3 ds psp retro indie  
most recent
most popular
editors' picks
twitter updates
buy Dtoid gear
RSS feed



Dtoid staff
Nick Chester
Editor-in-Chief
Anthony Burch
Features Editor
Jim Sterling
Reviews Editor
Hamza Aziz
Community Mgr
Niero
Mr. Destructoid
Associate Editors
Brad Nicholson
Conrad
Zimmerman
Jonathan Holmes
Chad Concelmo
Dale North
Colette Bennett
Joseph Leray
Justin Villasenor
Samit Sarkar
Brad Rice
Ashley Davis
Dyson
Jordan Devore
Mike Ferry
Tom Fronczak
Topher Cantler
Qais Fulton
Contributors
Adam Dork
Charlie Suh
Joe Burling
Jonathan Ross

 
Podcasts
Rev on Podtoid
Chad on Retroforce GO!
Jim on The Podcastle

Elephant Software
Thomas Lackner

Destructoid is made by
ModernMethod


It's official: The 20GB PS3 is no more
World Famous04.11.08 - 4:32 PM 24 comments

It's official: The 20GB PS3 is no more screenshot

I'll keep this short and sweet, because frankly, we've all seen the writing on the wall for some time. But, Sony finally came clean and announced that the 20GB PlayStation 3 is now dead. No more. Finished. Bye bye. From 1UP:

"At launch, we offered two separate models of PLAYSTATION 3 to meet the diverse needs and interests of our PlayStation fan base. Initial retail demand in North America was upwards of ninety percent in favor of the 60GB sku, so we manufactured and shipped-in accordingly. Due to the overwhelming demand for the 60GB model from both retailers and consumers, we have ceased offering the 20GB model here in North America," said SCEA senior director of corporate communications Dave Karraker.

"In addition to the larger internal hard drive, the 60GB PlayStation 3 features added storage media slots and built-in Wi-Fi not found in the 20GB system. Based on retailer and consumer feedback, we have decided to focus our current efforts on the more popular 60GB model," he concluded.

Good, now that we've got that nasty business out of the way, how about we start getting the good games rollin' on in, Sony? For instance, my MLB: The Show for the PS3 was delayed until May (according to a plump GameStop employee), so I is a sad panda right now. Luckily, MotorStorm is keeping me warm and cozy at night.



MORE IN OUR The almighty dollar SECTION

Latest comment by Granite Gamer |view all 24 comments
Sony please die......please...



dprime's Avatar
dprime at 04/11/2007 16:31

Now it's time to retire that pesky 60Gig.
Mxyzptlk's Avatar
Mxyzptlk at 04/11/2007 16:35

haha, that may be the funniest thing you've ever posted dprime.
World Famous's Avatar
World Famous at 04/11/2007 16:38

haters.
Azrael's Avatar
Azrael at 04/11/2007 16:38

I dont think thats a good idea, here where I live the Xbox360 core is the popular choice. (you can buy the HDD later anyway and cheaper)

Considering the main problem of the PS3 is price, and that one costs $100 bucks less. Definetily not a smart move.
Toneman's Avatar
Toneman at 04/11/2007 16:41

Who cares, cool people get the 60 gig anyway. Now everyone can be cool. Well, for $600.....
Mxyzptlk's Avatar
Mxyzptlk at 04/11/2007 16:42

dvddesign 's Avatar
dvddesign at 04/11/2007 16:47

@dprime

Awesome

@Summa

Hurts, don't it?

I think the fact that ANY PS3 can have any size drive you want in there makes any secondary sku a real waste of cash.

Frankly, I wish MS had followed this same mentality so we wouldn't have to be wallet-raped for a 120GB drive. I can buy a SATA or EIDE 2.5" drive for $80 at that size.
ultrantoday's Avatar
ultrantoday at 04/11/2007 16:56

Summa's photoshop skillz are the best. or is that done in Paint? :)

World Famous's Avatar
World Famous at 04/11/2007 16:56

MS Paint ftw!
World Famous's Avatar
World Famous at 04/11/2007 17:14

Yes, these are sad times.
darkcloud's Avatar
darkcloud at 04/11/2007 17:18

Forget photoshop, MS paint ftw!
DannyLove99's Avatar
DannyLove99 at 04/11/2007 17:22

Meh, one less SKU.

I'd rather see MS Paint. At least it's not that fucking Churchill pic (I know, I know, it's not Summa's gimmick, but you get the idea).
Natedizzle's Avatar
Natedizzle at 04/11/2007 18:45

dprime=hater

Agent Moo=Hater

And some of you are still bitching about the price? LAMESAUCE!
synce's Avatar
synce at 04/11/2007 18:47

"Based on retailer and consumer feedback, we have decided to focus our current efforts on the more popular 60GB model."

Read: we profit more from the 60GB model, so that's the one you have to buy.
that1guy's Avatar
that1guy at 04/11/2007 18:49

Good Riddance. Sony maybe destined to the same lonely fate as SEGA (at least in the gaming biz...TO THE BARGIN BIN!!!!! I'd pay $100 for one if they paid me a $100.
Natedizzle's Avatar
Natedizzle at 04/11/2007 18:51

that1guy=hater
elerra's Avatar
elerra at 04/11/2007 19:12

The PS3 is a great successor to the original XBox - a console that'll bloom late game-wise, and after a couple price drops and a decent used-console market emerges, it'll enjoy an interesting second market as a fantastic commodity Linux-based media center, and be completely blown away by its next gen successor, which will jump the gun by at least six months on everyone else and reclaim the home console market.

Unless, by then, we finally evolve to handhelds.
DryvBy's Avatar
DryvBy at 04/11/2007 21:56

I hardly knew ya, PS3 20GB. Thank God you were out of stock when I got my 60GB.
SuperDave's Avatar
SuperDave at 04/11/2007 22:02

Anyone else think they only had the 20GB so they could say the PS3 starts at $500 and not $600 for the launch? That lasted a long time, didn't it?

"And some of you are still bitching about the price? LAMESAUCE!"

Yes, because it's still just as expensive as it was...I still don't want to spend $600 for a game console. For that matter the cheaper option is gone now so yeah, still gonna bitch. Get used to it. :P
Crunshii's Avatar
Crunshii at 04/11/2007 23:30

im with Summa, dont buy anything if ur going to cry over price.

Use the money instead to go to school, graduate, get a good paying job, dont get a married! then come back n buy the system you want :P
Burnt Meatloaf's Avatar
Burnt Meatloaf at 04/12/2007 04:41

Nice job with the picture. A budget system deserves budget art, yo.

For me, that extra $100 means another year of waiting before I get one. Can I afford a $600 game machine? Easily. I just don't want to.
Granite Gamer's Avatar
Granite Gamer at 04/12/2007 08:40

Sony please die......please

You must be logged in to post a comment. Click here to login or create a user account now.

RELATED ARTICLES

Destructoid review: NHL 09
26 comments

CONFIRMED: Gamestop NOW has the COOLEST Pre-order Goodies for Little Big Planet.
24 comments

My Faith is faster than yours: Speeding through Mirror's Edge's Time Trial mode
16 comments

Behind the wheel of Midnight Club: Los Angeles
7 comments

Second official trailer for NBA 2K9, which you can now play in demo form!
6 comments
Got gaming news?   Email:   tips@destructoid.com


community blogs (28249) members strong

Post a new community blog
October call for entries: The fear! THE FEAR!
Game with us: Friday Night Fights
Meet Dtoiders near you

popular right now
ContestsMega Man 9 giveaway contest and introducing the Mega Man Boss Maker!
326 comments + 26575 views
Things gamers doRamblings of a colorblind gamer
143 comments + 10515 views
HAHA Weird!Sony did NOT win an award for SIXAXIS
56 comments + 10090 views
Final FantasyLittleBigPlanet user creates a tribute to Final Fantasy X
62 comments + 9920 views
MusicIt only took three months, but I think I finally get Wii Music
38 comments + 9075 views
More top stories

contests & giveaways

Little Red Riding Hood BBQ winners announced: it's a man in a dress!
Mega Man 9 giveaway contest and introducing the Mega Man Boss Maker!
Final reminder: Show us your arts and crafts skills, win Mushroom Men prizes
view all contests and previous winners

games reviewed   more games

NHL 09 review

de Blob review

B-Boy review

Kirby Super Star Ultra review

Fracture review

Lock's Quest review

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen review
view more game reviews

new podcast shows   free on iTunes

Hey, Podtoid records tonight

RetroforceGO! episode 62: Mega Man 9

The Podcastle episode 20: Podcastle LIVE II
download back episodes

game figures & toys  via Tomopop
more video game toys and collectibles

     
My Faith is faster than yours: Speeding through Mirror's Edge's Time Trial mode
Behind the wheel of Midnight Club: Los Angeles
Destructoid review: NHL 09
My Faith is faster than yours: Speeding through Mirror's Edge's Time Trial mode
Behind the wheel of Midnight Club: Los Angeles
Destructoid review: NHL 09
Nintendo waited on Wii MotionPlus tech for three years
It only took three months, but I think I finally get Wii Music
Muramasa: The Demon Blade confirmed for Wii-exclusive release
 
     
Mega Man 9 DLC round-up: Proto Man and Endless Attack mode
Cave Story coming to WiiWare this holiday season
Punch-Out!! returns! First screens and video of new Wii sequel
DS: Buy Rune Factory 2: A Fantasy Harvest Moon, cuddle free squirrel
PSP: Destructoid review: B-Boy
PHONE: Peggle to go mobile, batteries to die mid-call
My Faith is faster than yours: Speeding through Mirror's Edge's Time Trial mode
Silent Hill: Homecoming misses its PC release date
Fallout 3 to respect consumers and use less evil DRM measures?
 
         
Contribute

Post a blog
Submit a news tip
This month's theme
Video game forums
Support

Login issues
Community Blogs
Report abuse
Terms of Use
Privacy Policy
Keep in touch

RSS Feed
Facebook
Myspace
Flickr
Game with us
Meet ups
Seriously

Advertising

Our software
Jobs - We're hiring!
Our Network

About Destructoid

Japanator
Tomopop
ModernMethod Publishing